Minors and Parents. Clients under the age of 18 who are not emancipated and their parents should be aware that the law may allow parents to examine their childrens’ treatment records. Because privacy in psychotherapy is crucial to progress, I generally request verbal consent from parents to relinquish their access to their children’s records. If they agree, I will provide them only with general information about the progress of their child’s treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. I will provide parents with a verbal summary of their child’s treatment periodically, as requested, and/or when treatment is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s authorization, unless I feel that the child is in danger or a danger to someone else, in which case parents and/or proper authorities will be notified of my concern. Whenever disclosures are anticipated, I will discuss related matters with the child, if possible, and do my best to handle any objections he/she may have. Please review the additional consent for treatment with a minor.
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Sources: Psychologist Client Agreement, Psychologist Client Agreement